Although the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase benefits by 5.9% in 2022 — the highest inflation adjustment in 40 years — the Medicare Part…
A newly approved drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is drawing criticism for it’s $56,000 price tag, especially given its lack of proven…
A new Medicare cost-saving rule that was launched late in 2020 will cut payments to hospitals for some surgical procedures and could potentially raise costs…
Q: I’m turning 65 later this year. I currently receive my healthcare insurance through my wife’s employer. How does Medicare work with this insurance? May…
Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses? Q: Does Medicare provide coverage for eye care services or eyeglasses? A: Medicare pays for a wide range of services including…
By Mary Johnson, editor The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced that the standard Medicare Part B premium will be $148.50 in 2021,…
The annual Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) is just 1.3% this year, making it one of the lowest ever paid. But the standard…
With Medicare outlays spiraling due to outlays for COVID-19, Congress recently passed legislation to head off an expected Part B premium spike, by restricting the…
Low-Income Health Programs, Working and Laid Off Workers Take the Biggest Hit When Medicare Part B Premiums Spike By Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board…
Medicare Premiums Could Spike Due to Coronavirus By Rick Delaney The coronavirus has hit older Americans particularly hard and sent tens of thousands of Medicare…